Brief Description of Position: Under the direct supervision of the USAID Mali PDG Director and in collaboration with other PDG staff members, the Project Management Specialist will serve as the Mission’s point person on public financial management and public administration aspects of its 5 years, $50 million cross-sectoral Democracy and Governance portfolio as well as the mission’s overall $120 million annual budget. The incumbent will advance USAID’s work to improve public financial management and public administration in Mali by providing USAID with technical input and oversight of assistance to central, local, and regional governments throughout Mali.
Minimum Qualifications: To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications.
Possess Malian citizenship or local residency at the time of application;
A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Related fields include public administration, public financial management, government, law, democracy and governance, international development, international relations, political science, public policy.
At least five years of progressively responsible, professional-level experience in democracy and governance related project management in the public or private sector, preferably related to public administration. Applied experience in at least two of the following subject areas: public financial management, e-governance, civil service reform, quality management systems, business process improvement, human resources restructuring, business restructuring. Experience in coordinating entities representing various (preferably opposing) opinions is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex political, legal and policy issues is required. Previous work experience with international donors or implementers is desirable, and experience working in the Malian government, consulting firm, or NGO is a plus.
Fluent (level 4) in English and French. H/she must be capable of drafting error-free routine correspondence and translations in English and French.
How to obtain Solicitation: Detailed Statement of duties and the qualification requirements for the position is available on the USAID website https://www.usaid.gov/mali/partnership-opportunities/local-vacancy, and US Embassy website https://mali.usembassy.gov
Where to submit application:
Email Applications: submit your application on bamakohrmvacancies@usaid.gov
Local Address for Application Submission:
Supervisory Executive Officer
US Agency for International Development
BP 34, Bamako-Mali
Application deadline is August 10, 2015